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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.05, 58.04 and 29.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.05, 58.04 and 29.77 is: 41.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.05 : 58.04 = 29.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.05/58.04 = 29.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.05x = 58.04 × 29.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.05x = 1,727.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727.85/42.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.09

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